Coby White scores 37, Bulls beat Nuggets 129-119

DENVER (AP) — Coby White scored 37 points to lead the streaking Chicago Bulls over the short-handed Denver Nuggets 129-119 on Monday night.

Josh Giddey had 26 points and nine assists for Chicago, which finished its season-long road trip 4-2.

Jamal Murray had 28 points and Peyton Watson scored a career-high 24 points for Denver, which played their fifth straight game without three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. Jokic is expected to return from his left ankle injury during a five-game homestand.

Denver was also without Aaron Gordon (right calf injury management).

The game was tied entering the fourth quarter but the Bulls put together a 17-4 run to lead 112-103 midway through the period. The Nuggets closed to within 125-119 and had a chance to make it a one-possession game but Russell Westbrook missed a 3-pointer with 1:04 remaining.

Bulls: Chicago has now won eight of their last 10 to give them a chance to challenge for a home game in the Eastern Conference play-in with four of their next five games at home.

Nuggets: DeAndre Jordan was out of the rotation for 10 games prior to Sunday and now has started the last two with Jokic sidelined. He had 11 points and 15 rebounds at Houston in a season-high 38 minutes. He had 17 rebounds Monday night

Denver opened the fourth quarter with two buckets by Michael Porter Jr. but empty possessions kept the Bulls close. White took advantage with a 3-pointer to spark a 15-3 run that gave Chicago the lead for good.

The Nuggets are now 12-3 on the second night of back-to-back games, and have lost their last two. All of the losses have come at home.

The Bulls return home for two games, starting with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The Nuggets continue their five-game homestand against Milwaukee on Wednesday night.

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Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan looks on against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, drives past Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Chicago Bulls guard Kevin Huerter, right, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan, left, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis, left, passes the ball as Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis, left, hustles back on defense after hitting a basket over Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson, right, goes up shoot as Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis, left, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, drives past Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., right, dunks the ball for a basket as Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, left, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, center, looks to go up for a basket as Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, left, and forward Matas Buzelis, right, defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan, third from left, pulls in a rebound as, from left, Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis, center Nikola Vucevic and forward Dalen Terry defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 24, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards banked in a go-ahead, 3-foot runner with 16.8 seconds and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-103 on Sunday night.

Edwards scored 23 points. Julius Randle had 15 points, eight rebounds and the winning defensive possession against Victor Wembanyama, who had 29 points in 27 minutes in his return to San Antonio's starting lineup. The 7-foot-4 Frenchman had trouble shedding Randle and his upper-body strength, clanking a 16-foot jumper with 6.6 seconds to go.

De'Aaron Fox's 3-point heave near the buzzer missed, too, sending the Minnesota crowd into a frenzy after the back-and-forth finish between two of the top teams in the Western Conference.

Donte DiVincenzo scored 19 points with a major spark for the comeback from the 19-point deficit early in the third quarter for the Timberwolves (26-14), who are 16-6 since Thanksgiving Day.

Edwards gave the Wolves their first lead at 100-98 on a turnaround jumper with 2:19 remaining, before Harrison Barnes put the Spurs back in front with a 3-pointer.

Wembanyama was a plus-17 with seven rebounds and three steals to upstage his fellow Frenchman and ace rim protector Rudy Gobert. The four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner was outdone on both ends of the floor by Wembanyama, who has been on a minutes restriction since hyperextending his knee on Dec. 31 and missing two games. Wembanyama missed 12 games earlier this season with calf tightness.

Naz Reid had 17 points and 11 rebounds for the Wolves, who played without head coach Chris Finch due to illness and were down 16-0 before finally making their first basket 4:39 into the game. Assistant coach Micah Nori took the lead on the bench for Finch.

Spurs: At Oklahoma City on Tuesday night.

Timberwolves: At Milwaukee on Tuesday night.

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) grabs a pass as Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid, left, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts next to referee Courtney Kirkland during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama walks to the team bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after making a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, center, celebrates as time in an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)